PAX Physiology 2

Question 1

Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?

Accepted Answer

Dendrites

Answer

Axon

Answer

Myelin sheath

Answer

Synaptic terminal

Question 2

Which hormone primarily lowers blood glucose by promoting its uptake into cells?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Glucagon

Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Adrenaline

Question 3

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical and chemical digestion of food

Answer

Absorption of nutrients into the blood

Answer

Bile production for fat emulsification

Answer

Water absorption from digested material

Question 4

The 'fight or flight' stress response is controlled by which division of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer

Central nervous system

Answer

Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer

Somatic nervous system

Question 5

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

Answer

Stomach

Answer

Large intestine

Answer

Esophagus

Question 6

Which endocrine gland is called the 'master gland' because it regulates other endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary gland

Answer

Adrenal gland

Answer

Thyroid gland

Answer

Pineal gland

Question 7

What is the primary function of bile in the digestive process?

Accepted Answer

Emulsifying fats to increase surface area for digestion

Answer

Breaking down proteins into amino acids

Answer

Converting starch into simple sugars

Answer

Neutralizing hydrochloric acid from the stomach